Financial Controller

Location: Canary Wharf, London
Work Pattern: Office-based
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
An established and growing accountancy and advisory business is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join its finance team based in Canary Wharf. This is a client-facing role managing a portfolio of 8–10 hospitality-focused clients, acting as their financial controller and trusted commercial partner.
You will work closely with senior leadership, operational managers, and internal finance teams to ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including full overhead analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Produce weekly flash reports covering sales, cost of sales, stock consumption, and labour costs versus budget and prior year
Assist external advisors with information for statutory accounts
Prepare and update client budgets as required
Operational Finance & Cost Control
Work closely with operational managers to control payroll and operating costs against budget
Support and review weekly stock controls (food, beverage, consumables)
Reconcile third-party stock systems to accounting records and investigate variances
Drive improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
Payroll & Compliance
Review and correct fortnightly / four-weekly payroll.
Reconcile payroll journals, PAYE, NI, and net pay control accounts
Ensure payroll compliance and accuracy prior to payments
Cash Flow & Transaction Management
Produce cash flow reports and support cash management decisions
Oversee purchase ledger processing and aged creditor reconciliations
Approve payment runs and maintain supplier relationships
Team Leadership & Client Engagement
Manage and develop an internal finance support team
Attend client meetings and on-site visits as required
Support business growth initiatives and reporting enhancements
About You
Essential:
Strong experience in hospitality finance (restaurants, food & beverage, or high-volume environments)
Expert user of Xero and Sage Line 50
Solid understanding of stock, payroll, Tronc, and margin control
Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple clients and priorities
Desirable:
Experience with hospitality system Fourth.
Background in practice or outsourced finance environments
What’s On Offer?
Competitive salary package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Elite-level healthcare and wellness benefits, including gym and lifestyle discounts
Modern Canary Wharf offices
A collaborative, values-driven culture with exposure to an exciting client portfolio
Apply now before its too late!